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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 227.64 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 227.64 and 108.33 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 227.64 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/227.64 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 227.64 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 24,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660.54/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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